In parts of Appalachia, the southern United States, and a few other places, the expression I don’t care to is understood to mean “I wouldn’t mind to.” In other words, I don’t care to may mean exactly the opposite of what speakers of other dialects may assume, which can cause amusing misunderstandings. The confusion is caused by the word care having more than one meaning. As a verb, to care has meant “to cause sorrow or grief,” but also “to have concern or regard for.” As a noun, care has meant “worry” but also “attention to.” This is part of a complete episode.
Knitters are creating temperature blankets, also known as weather blankets, by assigning colors to daily temperatures and stitching them into finished pieces. Makers involved in The Tempestry Project extend the practice by representing the weather...
Nikki in Charlotte, North Carolina, shares the story of a man who casually told passersby You dropped your pocket, prompting them to check for something that wasn’t there in the first place. That silly saying reminds her of playing pool and trying...
